Fundraising Goal: $10,000

$3,125 raised from 23 unique donors

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Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

AMOEBA Robotics | FIRST Tech Challenge

A fundraiser for: First State Robotics, Inc.

Organization Mission:

First State Robotics, Inc. (FSR) nurtures programs in the greater Delaware area that inspire, motivate, and educate K-12 grade youth through robotics-based challenges and encourages them to consider pursuing careers in STEAM fields. We envision young people who are inspired and motivated to pursue STEAM careers as confident, self-reliant, responsible citizens poised to make a real difference in the world.

I’m John Larock.

I’m fundraising for First State Robotics, Inc..

AMOEBA Robotics, a program started by MOE 365 FTC, serves as a catalyst for expanding FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) participation in Delaware. Born from the seasoned experience of MOE FTC, established in 2006, AMOEBA Robotics provides essential resources, mentorship, and financial support to new and developing FTC teams in New Castle County. Through AMOEBA Robotics, MOE 365 extends its commitment to STEM education by ensuring that more students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences. This initiative directly addresses the need for accessible robotics programs in Delaware, creating pathways for students to pursue careers in engineering, computer science, and related fields. 

Offering access to a shared workspace equipped with a machine shop, assembly area, and practice field, AMOEBA has fostered a collaborative environment where students can explore STEM concepts, build robots, and hone critical problem-solving skills. This program not only nurtures technical proficiency but also cultivates teamwork, communication, and leadership, empowering students to excel in robotics and beyond. In the 2024-2025 FIRST Robotics Season ‘Into the Deep’, the AMOEBA included five teams in our shared workspace: MOE FTC, Robo-sapiens, RoBerri Pi, and two new teams, InfernBros and Carbon Fiber Crocs.

This year, we are losing our in-kind workspace at the end of the season, which our teams have depended on for almost a decade to host a machine shop, practice field, outreach events, and our weekly practices. Any donation to AMOEBA Robotics, to individual teams, or to First State Robotics, our parent non-profit, goes a long way! If you’d like to help, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss partnerships, volunteer support, in-kind donations, and more. 

By investing in the AMOEBA Robotics, donors are directly supporting the growth of future innovators, fostering a vibrant STEM community, and ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the skills and passion to tackle tomorrow's challenges with Gracious Professionalism.




About First State Robotics, Inc.

FSR serves as a local resource to support teams and to assist in the  coordination and execution of Delaware competitions for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), including:

  • FIRST LEGO League
  • FIRST Tech Challenge
  • FIRST Robotics Competition

By hosting and supporting these programs locally, FSR ensures that students across Delaware have access to world-class STEM opportunities close to home.

Organization Details

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Name:
First State Robotics, Inc.

EIN: 200613902

Street Address:
651 Valley Rd

Suite 116

City: Hockessin

State: DE Zip: 19707

Website:
https://firststaterobotics.org/

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Education, Kids, Science & Technology, Youth Development

Recent Donations

  • Rinku Banerji
    (in honor of MOE 365)     $200
  • Anonymous ---
  • Avery Draper $100
  • Caroline Hermance $200
  • Ajay Prasad $100
  • Patricia Hermance $100
  • David Teetor $50
  • Louise Cangelosi
    (in honor of Leana and Rory Griffin)     $25
  • Jonathan Reese ---
  • Souma Ghosh $100